APPLE PIE SANDWICHES

Apple Pie Sandwiches image

Provided by Lillian Russo

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c apples-peeled and diced
1 c water
1/2 c plus 1 tbls. sugar-divided
5 tsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp lemon juice, fresh
12 slice white bread
3 large eggs
2/3 c milk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
confectioners' sugar-for dusting

Steps:

1. In a saucepan, cook apples and water over medium heat for about 10 min. or until apples are tender.
2. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg;stir into apple mixture.
3. Bring to a boil;cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
4. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice.
5. Spread six slices of bread with 1/3 cup filling each;top with remaining bread.
6. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar.
7. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture in egg mixture.
8. Cook on a lightly greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides.
9. Dust with confectioners sugar if desired.
10. Smother with maple syrup if desired!